OBITUARIES

Lee Mccurdy

Lee Mccurdy

Apr 11, 2021

Lee J. McCurdy, age 82, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday April 11, 2021. Lee retired from Coopersville Schools where she worked as a Custodian. She loved her grandchildren and family time. She will be deeply missed by her son, Gerald (Lisa) Schaller; daughters, Terry (Doug) Sherman and Linda Hautekeete and Bruce Rydzeski; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren with one...

Warren Hawley

Warren Hawley

Apr 4, 2021

Warren A. Hawley, age 86, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021. He was born in Marne, MI to the late Ernest and Dorothy (Lillibridge) Hawley. In addition to his parents Warren is preceded in death by his sons Mark Hawley and Mathew Hawley, and bother Elwyn Hawley. Warren loved to spend time outdoors, watching Nascar and spending time with...

Nancy Booth

Nancy Booth

Apr 4, 2021

Nancy (McLean) Booth, age 76, passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021. She was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Nelson and Clara (Brown) McLean. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Booth in 2010. Nancy was very active, loved to travel, work on crafts, writing books, and working on her...

Frances "Fran" Wiegerink

Frances "Fran" Wiegerink

Apr 1, 2021

Wiegerink, Mrs. Frances “Fran” Wiegerink, age 90 of Coopersville, passed away Thursday, April, 1, 2021. Mrs. Wiegerink was known as “Grandma Fran” to many people in Coopersville. Fran was a long-time member of the Coopersville VFW women’s auxiliary. She worked as Santa’s helper and would shop for the gifts they gave away. She baked many cakes for God’s Kitchen...

Lois Grotenrath

Lois Grotenrath

Apr 1, 2021

Lois Grotenrath (Kiaunis) (Franck), age 86 of Cedar Springs formerly of Marne, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was born in Big Rapids, MI to the late Otto and Flossie (Carlton) Franck. Lois was a graduate of Big Rapids High School and the Butterworth School of Nursing where she earned her RN Degree. She worked at Ferguson and...

Melvin Molyneux

Melvin Molyneux

Mar 31, 2021

Melvin L. Molyneux, aged 91, of Coopersville, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 following a short illness. He was a Dairy Farmer all of his life. Melvin loved the land, John Deere Tractors and antique farm equipment. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Olive (Hoek) Molyneux; brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Shirley (Kooistra) Molyneux and...

Timothy Speck

Timothy Speck

Mar 31, 2021

Timothy Blaine Speck, age 68, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He was born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Nelson and Eleanor (Chedister) Speck. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by his brother Aron Speck, father and mother-in-law John and Patricia Deederly. Tim’s passion was fishing in Michigan, Florida and Alaska. He...

Douglas Kulicamp

Douglas Kulicamp

Mar 24, 2021

Douglas Kulicamp, age 79, of Coopersville, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was born in Coopersville, MI to the late Claud and Esther (Meindertsma) Kulicamp. Doug was a member of Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #174 in Coopersville for over 50 years. For many years he was a 4-H leader, enjoyed following the program with his grandchildren. He is...

Wayne Lemmen

Wayne Lemmen

Mar 23, 2021

Wayne Lemmen, age 96, of Rockford, formerly of Coopersville, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 and is now in the presence of his Lord. He was born in Allendale, MI on December 19, 1924 to the late BJ and Venna (Eelman) Lemmen.  In addition to his parents, Wayne was also preceded in death 6 weeks ago by his loving...

Ap Hurst

Ap Hurst

Mar 23, 2021

AP Hurst, age 86, of Allendale, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born in Jefferson City, TN to the late Avery and Dicey (Williams) Hurst. In addition to his parents, AP is also preceded in death by his son James “Jimmy” Hurst, siblings Reb Hurst, Duck Hurst, RV Hurst, Jay Hurst, Slim Hurst, Obey Hurst and sister...

Nathan Wulfsen

Nathan Wulfsen

Mar 17, 2021

Nathan Wulfsen, age 43, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Nathan was born in Grand Rapids, MI. He is preceded in death by his father Jay Wulfsen. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, loved his Lord and enjoyed working at Herman Miller as a Hi-Lo driver. Nathan will be deeply missed by his wife Shana (Roof)...

Delores Mulder

Delores Mulder

Mar 14, 2021

Delores (Polly) Mulder was born August 4, 1929 to John and Mabel (Headley) Frost in Grand Haven, MI.  She passed away March 14, 2021 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. She grew up in Nunica and attended Coopersville Schools.  She married Glenn Mulder who passed away on March 14, 1988.  They had two sons Jeff (Mary) Mulder and Doug...

Virginia "Ginny" Veldman

Virginia "Ginny" Veldman

Mar 13, 2021

VELDMAN- Mrs. Virginia “Ginny” (Bronkema) Veldman, aged 82, of Coopersville passed away unexpectedly and went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 13, 2021.  Ginny was born on October 9, 1938 to John and Martha (Herrema) Bronkema. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband Jay who passed away on May 25, 2020. Ginny...

Roy Benedict

Roy Benedict

Mar 3, 2021

Mr. Roy Benedict age 80, of Muskegon passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021. He wsa born in Grand Rapids, MI to the late Howard and Zelma (Palmiter) Benedict. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Cleobelle. Roy will be deeply missed by his children, Kimberly (Will) Kuist, Brent (Sujin) Benedict; 5 grandchildren; sister-in-law,...

Roger Kramer

Roger Kramer

Feb 28, 2021

Roger G. Kramer, age 83, of Coopersville, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Alice (Sweers) Kramer, grandson Danny Orr and sister and brother-in-law Gloria and Sandy Sandiford. He was a member of the Coopersville Bible Church and was dedicated to the 3 F’s, Faith, Family and Friends. Roger enjoyed attending...

Clifford Lieffers

Clifford Lieffers

Feb 25, 2021

Clifford M. Lieffers, age 98, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Nellie (DeMaagd) Lieffers, brothers Herman, John, Arthur, Dale, Lester, James, and Nelson, sisters Eloise, Leona and Vivian. Clifford is survived by his wife Joyce Lieffers; children, Dale (Lori) Lieffers, Elizabeth (David) Enbody, Janice (Gary) Hoogenstyn, Clifford S. (Betty);...

Lucas Fiedler

Lucas Fiedler

Feb 21, 2021

Lucas John Fiedler, born February 20, 2021, was welcomed home into the arms of Jesus February 21, 2021. He will be missed by his parents, Lance and Rachel; sister, Parker; grandparents, Nancy (Tim) Kuzma, Gary (Erin) McCaleb and Diane (Rich) Onan; great grandparents, Carol VanDop, Jim (Rose) McCaleb and Marv (Shirley) Andree; many additional family members and friends. Funeral...

Robert Grootenhuis

Robert Grootenhuis

Feb 21, 2021

Grootenhuis, Robert William, age 82, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 21, 2021. His work here was done the last call made and the last car washed and waxed. Bob held many jobs working at Mulder Ford, Preston’s Service Station and assisting John VanDoorn with Johns Towing in Coopersville. Later in his career he worked as a truck driver for...

Thomas Lillie

Thomas Lillie

Feb 20, 2021

Thomas L. Lillie, 93, of Coopersville, MI, went to our Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 20, 2021; his loving wife of 69 years, Sallie Briggs Lillie, was by his side. Tom, a proud alumnus of Michigan State University never missed a sporting event.  They held season passes to the football games and relished tailgating with his best friend...

Sharon Serba

Sharon Serba

Feb 17, 2021

Sharon (Worm) Serba, age 70, of Coopersville, MI, passed away February 17, 2021, with her family by her side. She is survived, and will be lovingly remembered by Robert, her husband of 51 years; her son, Robert (Ann) Serba Jr., her son, Jonathan (Debra) Serba, and her grandchildren, Brendan, Sam, Andrea, Ryan and Libby Serba. In addition, she is...

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